Justin Thompson (soccer)
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| Justin Thompson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justin Thompson | |
| Date of birth | January 9, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Prince Rupert, BC, Canada | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Portland Timbers | |
| Number | 5 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2001 - 2003 | Fairfield University |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2003-04 2004 2004-05 2005 2006-07 2007- |
Bury Vancouver Whitecaps Hornchurch Virginia Beach Mariners Worcester City Portland Timbers |
1 (0) 15 (0) - (-) 11 (0) 97 (6) 23 (1) |
| National team | ||
| Canada | ||
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Justin Thompson (born January 9, 1981 in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada) is a professional footballer currently playing for USL First Division side Portland Timbers where he plays in defence.
Thompson played for Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT from 2001 to 2003 where he captained the Stags during his final two years. In 2002, the NSCAA selected him as a Regional All-American.
Justin founded the ACT Sports Group in 2003 where he is involved in a number of soccer-related activities, including the organization of team tours from North America to Europe and the designing and overseeing of soccer camps in the UK, as well as the coordination of international professional player transfers.
He started his English football career with Bury, before moving on to Hornchurch and then Worcester City; during the summer breaks, Thompson returned to North America to play for United Soccer Leagues franchises Vancouver Whitecaps and Virginia Beach Mariners. Thompson joined USL First Division side Portland Timbers in April 2007. He is also an Canadian international player.
